construction
/kənˈstrʌkʃən/
con · struc · tion
kən · ˈstrʌk · ʃən
English Definition
n. the act of building something
Significado en Español
construcción
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
xây dựng, công trình
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “construction”:
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A
demolition
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B
destruction
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C
dismantling
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D
building
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D — building.
“construction” means n. the act of building something
Common questions about “construction”
What does “construction” mean?
construction — n. the act of building something. In Chinese: 建筑，建造.
How do you pronounce “construction”?
construction is pronounced /kənˈstrʌkʃən/. It breaks into 3 syllables: con · struc · tion.
Is “construction” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. construction appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
